80436 Metyrapone panel
Also known as: metyrapone test, 11-DOC test
Metyrapone panel measuring 11-deoxycortisol and cortisol response to metyrapone administration for assessment of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
In Plain Language
cortisol pathway test
Clinical Context
Used to assess pituitary-adrenal reserve and differentiate causes of hypercortisolism or adrenal insufficiency.
RVU Information
CPT 80436 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 80436?
CPT 80436 (Metyrapone panel) is a Pathology & Lab code. Metyrapone panel measuring 11-deoxycortisol and cortisol response to metyrapone administration for assessment of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
Who uses CPT code 80436?
CPT 80436 is used by Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Medicine. Used to assess pituitary-adrenal reserve and differentiate causes of hypercortisolism or adrenal insufficiency.
When is CPT 80436 used?
Used to assess pituitary-adrenal reserve and differentiate causes of hypercortisolism or adrenal insufficiency.
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